Claimant v Blakehill Healthcare Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The Employment Judge determined under rule 21 that the claimant's claim for unauthorised deductions from wages succeeded. The respondent is ordered to pay £4,909.32 gross.
Facts
The claimant brought a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages against Blakehill Healthcare Limited. The claim was filed with Bristol Employment Tribunal on 2 May 2025. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the time limit.
Decision
Employment Judge Self issued a default judgment under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure. The judge determined that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages and ordered payment of £4,909.32 gross.
Practical note
Default judgments under rule 21 allow tribunals to determine claims on paper where respondents fail to file defences, provided the claim is well-founded on its face.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 1401381/2025
- Decision date
- 2 September 2025
- Hearing type
- default judgment
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- healthcare
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No